Charlie Appleby's strike-rate at Wolverhampton was 46% in 2024 and he sends one runner
3 hours ago
WOLVERHAMPTON (AW)
6 January 2025
BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 36y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Outside
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Havana Force
Selected at:
7/2
It took a while for the penny to drop but Havana Force got off the mark at the 11th time of asking last time out. Marco Botti’s filly did it in excellent style, pulling clear by three lengths, and a 7lb rise looks pretty fair on that evidence.
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7/2
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Largely consistent maiden for Charlie Fellowes; solid effort here on last appearance
64332-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 72
Days: 84
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-8 p | 2/10 | Pals Battalion (1½L) | 2/1F | 72 | 79 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-6 p | 3/9 | Ultramarine (2¾L) | 4/1 | 72 | 77 |
| 28 Aug 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-5 p | 3/9 | Nemov (2¾L) | 4/1 | 72 | 75 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Bat Bath | 5.5f GF | 5Hc | 9-9 p1 | 4/9 | Treacherous (2¾L) | 9/2 | 73 | 72 |
| 18 May 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 43yHc | 8-12 | 6/11 | Mukaafah (5¾L) | 17/2 | 74 | 70 |
| 22 Apr 24 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 53yHc | 9-8 | 3/11 | South Shore (1¾L) | 11/2 | 74 | 78 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Ran encouragingly in difficult circumstances at Chelmsford last month; likely player
15256-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 72
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-4 tp | 6/13 | Beauty Choice (1¾L) | 100/30F | 73 | 75 |
| 7 Oct 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f Sft | 4Hc | 9-6 tp | 5/9 | Tribal Chief (6½L) | 12/1 | 74 | 73 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-5 tp | 2/11 | Brunel Nation (nk) | 18/1 | 73 | 80 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 5Hc | 9-10 tp | 5/8 | Wonder Smile (6½L) | 11/2 | 73 | 68 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 9-7 tp1 | 1/13 | Wake Up Harry (2¾L) | 11/2 | 66 | 79 |
| 27 May 24 | Lei Leicester | 8f GS | 4Hc | 8-10 t | 10/11 | Azahara Palace (17L) | 7/1 | 67 | 42 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Opened her account with 3l success over C&D last month in a race that set up nicely
55541-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 71
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5HcF | 9-5 b | 1/9 | Lady Wingalong (3L) | 3/1 | 64 | 74 |
| 2 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-8 b | 4/11 | Lady Wingalong (1L) | 11/2 | 64 | 69 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5HcF | 9-6 b1 | 5/12 | Lady Wingalong (3¾L) | 7/1 | 65 | 64 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-12 p | 5/9 | Straight A (3L) | 9/1 | 66 | 63 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5HcF | 9-7 p | 5/11 | Inherit (5L) | 15/2 | 67 | 63 |
| 7 Jul 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 5NvF | 9-0 p | 4/9 | Take A Pull (4¾L) | 11/2 | 68 | 66 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Far from solid on 2024 form; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise
00708-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 70
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-0 b | 8/11 | Ernie's Valentine (5¼L) | 28/1 | 73 | 65 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-5 tb | 10/11 | Music Society (15L) | 18/1 | 76 | 38 |
| 12 Sep 24 | Eps Epsom | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-10 b | 7/12 | Hodler (6L) | 33/1 | 78 | 72 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-9 tb | 13/16 | North View (11L) | 40/1 | 80 | 62 |
| 8 Mar 24 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tb | 16/16 | Ajdayet (10½L) | 66/1 | 84 | 60 |
| 23 Feb 24 | Mey Meydan | 9.5f Fs | 3yL | 8-9 tv | 12/12 | Killer Collect (70L) | 100/1 | 84 | - |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Lost his form in 2024, latterly for new yard; similar type to The Caribbean
08798-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 70
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-4 | 8/11 | King's School (6¼L) | 66/1 | 73 | 65 |
| 18 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-8 | 9/11 | Vibrato (5½L) | 66/1 | 75 | 67 |
| 18 Oct 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Hy | 3Hc | 9-0 | 7/8 | Hour By Hour (29L) | 150/1 | 77 | - |
| 24 Feb 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-7 | 8/12 | Benavente (11L) | 33/1 | 78 | 62 |
| 10 Feb 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-8 | 10/12 | Billy Mill (8¼L) | 7/1 | 79 | 65 |
| 19 Jan 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-3 | 8/10 | Beauty Choice (4¾L) | 8/1 | 79 | 75 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Not certain to show his form, having failed to beat a rival last time
41450-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 69
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-1 | 11/11 | Pals Battalion (9L) | 28/1 | 70 | 51 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 5/12 | Cairn Gorm (4¾L) | 11/1 | 71 | 69 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 4/8 | Fahrenheit Seven (2L) | 4/1 | 71 | 74 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 1/10 | Zu Run (hd) | 15/2 | 68 | 78 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-12 | 4/11 | Novak (2L) | 11/2 | 69 | 73 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-10 ht | 7/10 | Twilight Fun (7½L) | 16/1 | 71 | 57 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Successful at Southwell nine days ago and remains well treated on historical data
62661-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-5
OR: 68
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-5 tv | 1/12 | Wilde And Dandy (1L) | 12/1 | 66 | 76 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5Hc | 9-7 tv | 6/12 | Paladin (6L) | 13/2 | 68 | 64 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 5Hc | 9-4 tv | 6/11 | Up The Jazz (2½L) | 3/1 | 68 | 69 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Hc | 9-10 tv | 2/10 | Bass Player (shd) | 11/1 | 68 | 76 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | 4Hc | 10-7 tv | 6/8 | Cervetto (2¾L) | 7/1 | 68 | 68 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Hc | 9-6 tv | 1/13 | Covert Legend (¾L) | 4/1J | 65 | 75 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
8 x Course Winner - Won 8 times before at this course
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won his last two attempts over C&D but this looks a stiffer assignment
23117-
Age: 10
Weight: 9-4
OR: 67
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Hc | 9-2 b | 7/10 | Kit Gabriel (6¼L) | 20/1 | 67 | 63 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-12 b | 1/10 | Port Erin (2¼L) | 7/2 | 61 | 72 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 b | 1/8 | Plumette (½L) | 3/1J | 58 | 67 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 10-0 b | 3/11 | Mykonos St John (3L) | 7/2F | 56 | 58 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-8 b | 2/12 | Jez Bomb (nk) | 11/1 | 56 | 63 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-10 b | 5/11 | Mykonos St John (1¾L) | 6/1 | 56 | 61 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Three-time winner at this venue but has a doubt over current form
87600-
Age: 8
Weight: 9-0
OR: 63
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-9 | 12/13 | Prefer The Sister (8¼L) | 16/1 | 65 | 52 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 5Hc | 9-6 | 11/11 | Up The Jazz (7½L) | 16/1 | 67 | 58 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 4Hc | 9-4 | 6/11 | Beylerbeyi (13L) | 28/1 | 68 | 52 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-6 | 7/9 | Ultramarine (7½L) | 12/1 | 69 | 62 |
| 30 Aug 24 | San Sandown | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 8/9 | Min Huna (23L) | 28/1 | 70 | 37 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Chs Chester | 10.5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 7/10 | Bosc Girl (6L) | 11/1 | 70 | 64 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Irish mare; scored over C&D this time last year; ran encouragingly here on Saturday
5503-3
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 59
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-8 tb | 3/9 | Angel Of Antrim (3¾L) | 9/2 | 59 | - |
| 18 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Hc | 9-9 tb | 3/14 | Amemri (1¾L) | 15/2 | 58 | 60 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Hc | 9-13 tb | 13/14 | Hastily (12L) | 9/1 | 60 | 37 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Hc | 9-11 tb | 5/14 | Finsceal Annie (3¾L) | 25/1 | 60 | 61 |
| 4 Jun 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 8-12 tb | 5/8 | Mr Squires (5½L) | 12/1 | 62 | 59 |
| 13 May 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-10 tb | 8/8 | All In The Hips (7L) | 100/30 | 63 | 51 |
Verdict
Granted better luck, WHERE'S FREDDY may well be the answer back down in grade. Havana Force is second choice.
Where's Freddy
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Where's Freddy,
Havana Force,
100/30 Mesaafi,
4/1 Fools Rush In,
7/1 Circles,
12/1 Harbour Vision,
20/1 Eden Storm,
Evocative Spark,
Flatley,
25/1 The Caribbean
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